Raw Material Utility - Night Shift

Raw Material Utility

At Utz Quality Foods, we have expanded our Kings Mountain, NC manufacturing facility and are looking for a dedicated Raw Material Utility to join our team. This hands‑on role will involve material handling, operating palletizing equipment, and supporting our packaging operations to ensure smooth and efficient production processes.

• Week 1:
  Monday‑Thursday 6:30 PM‑6:30 AM / Week 2:
  Monday‑Wednesday 6:30 PM‑6:30 AM (Schedule repeats weekly)
• Week 1:
  Friday‑Sunday 6:30 PM‑6:30 AM / Week 2:
  Thursday‑Sunday 6:30 PM‑6:30 AM (Schedule repeats weekly)

• Adhere to safety standards to maintain a zero‑accident culture on the production floor.
• Operate and adjust robotic palletizers and production equipment, ensuring proper programming for new products and specifications.
• Accurately track and enter pallet data into our data collection systems and complete inventory control logs.
• Review production schedules, move pallets from the production area to the warehouse, and ensure materials are staged for the next shift.
• Ensure labeling and barcoding are correct and address any packaging quality issues with attention to detail.
• Ensure that equipment and work areas are cleaned and well‑maintained.

• 1‑2 years of Food Manufacturing experience is preferred.
• Understanding of food safety rules, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to stand for long periods and lift, push, or pull up to 50 lbs.
• Basic computer and data entry skills for tracking and monitoring equipment performance.
• Forklift experience and the ability to obtain a certification on day one.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently while staying organized and detail‑oriented.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills in a fast‑paced, production environment.
• Bilingual preferred to support diverse team communication.

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.